The key ingredient in this ethos must be that, whatever the machine that powers the universe, human beings are at its metaphysical center. We are the reason behind the machination. Something or Someone is watching out for us and there is a definite purpose, a "why," if you will, for everything.
Once I have located this hapless victim, I take them to that place. What place is that, you might ask? I am referring to that special window, that magnificent opening in the space-time continuum where one can look and behold the true nature of things and experience the reality of existence with no illusions or false promises. And when they look through that portal, do you know what I want them to see? Nothing. That immense void, the boundless and endless blackness that is the truth of all things. I want them to know that the universe neither knows nor cares that we are here; that there is no one watching out for them; that things do not "happen for a reason"; and that nothing you do or say means anything save to those who have had the good fortune to know them.
And I want to see the look in their eyes, that dawn of understanding and horrible realization. I want them to feel it all at once, and to see that feeling reflected in their bulging and terrified eyes. In those few moments of abject grief, I will find a little bit of peace. And it will be worth it.
Today take a few moments to think back to when you first opened your heart to God.
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Wherever you are in your life circumstances today remember that He has promised to keep working in your heart and life. You can count on His promise as You declare your faith afresh to Him.
“I know whom I have believed and am convinced that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto him for that day.” (2 Timothy 1:12, NIV)
Let fresh faith flood your heart as you realize Who you are believing in. God has been faithful in the past and He will never let you down. You can be absolutely convinced, even in the dark, that God is able to keep what you have committed to Him. His timing will be right. Even though at times He seems to linger longer than we care for, His track record will prove again that He never comes too late.
God will build a track record in your life as you trust Him with each detail and each blind corner. Be convinced today that He will keep what you have committed to Him. His timing will be just right. Allow His peace to hold you as you wait. Allow Him to build His track record in your life!
Father God, ?Today when I want to fret and worry please remind me of how You have worked in my life in the past. Remind me of Your faithfulness to me in previous times and situations. I want to trust You and to build the track record of Your faithfulness in my life. I want to know You in a way that allows me to say “I know whom I believe in and am convinced He is able”. Thank You that You are able to keep what I have committed to You. I declare Your faithfulness and Your ability to work in my life and in my circumstance. I look to You with fresh faith today! Thank you Father! ?In Jesus’ strong name I pray, Amen.
Take a moment to remember times of God’s faithfulness in your life.
Well, since you put it THAT way...
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